AUCTION
Big Moose Station Restaurant
2138 Big Moose Road
Big Moose, NY 13331
Directions: 7 Miles West of Eagle Bay, NY
Bidding Starts @ $1
Saturday, August 11, 11 A.M.
To Be Sold To The Highest Bidder Regardless of Price!
Seller:MRV Enterprise, Inc.
County: Herkimer
Municipality: Town of Webb
School District: Webb
Tax Map#: 034.6-1-75
Assessment: $254,100.00
Equalization Rate: 90.14%
100% Assessed Value: $281,895.00
Lot Size: 200’ x 35’
Zoning: ????
Classification: 422-Diner
Town/County Taxes: $2,202.75
School Taxes: $1,283.84
Total Yearly Taxes: $3,486.59
Real Estate Features: This 1926 Train Depot was renovated into a cozy rustic Adirondack restaurant. Those efforts were rewarded in being chosen award winner of the Adirondack Architectural Heritage Award for restoration. The main dining area and the casual porch dining have an approximate seating for 90. A full service bar, commercial kitchen, storage rooms, walk in cooler as well as a full basement make up just a few of the amenities. Upstairs there is a 2 bedroom apartment. The “Station” Restaurant prides itself with a strong repeat clientele, both locals and tourists. Big Moose Station is renowned for the roll it played in the famous murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in 1906. Theodore Dreiser wrote “An American Tragedy” a novel about the murder and in 1951 that novel was the basis for the Motion Picture “A Place in the Sun” starring Elizabeth Taylor, Shelly Winters and Raymond Burr which earned 6 Oscars. The restaurant is being offered completely furnished and ready for turnkey operation providing all the necessities to operate the business including an automatic electric generator. The building and property are in very good condition. Recent investments include and are not limited to: Central Hot Water Heating System, Full Basement installed under Bar/Kitchen, Enclosed Deck on Trackside, Exterior Painting. The restaurant has an established clientele and is considered one of the finest dining experiences in the Central Adirondack Mountains. This Historic Property could easily be converted to a private residence, clubhouse for sports/snowmobile club or other commercial use. The Big Moose Station Restaurant is located in the hamlet of Big Moose Station in the heart of the central Adirondack Mountains of NY State. This area including Old Forge and surrounding towns is a favorite tourist destination as well as hosting numerous vacation homes many of which are utilized year round. It is easily accessible from the NY Thruway (Rt. 90) from the south(Utica) and from the Northway (Rt. 87) from the North (Warrensburg). The restaurant is located approximately 7 miles west of Eagle Bay on the Big Moose Rd. The Big Moose Station Restaurant is situated on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad which will ultimately be open from Utica NY to Lake Placid NY. The railway was part of the former and famous NY Central Railroad. Big Moose Station prides itself as being located in one of the most ideal spots on the Town of Webb 500 mile snowmobile trail system. It is a junction for 5 snowmobile trails providng access to the entire Adirondack and Tug Hill snowmobile trail systems. Access to Big Moose Station via snowmobile includes a variety of snowmobile trails, highways and the railroad bed. Big Moose Station is very accessible to area visitors and locals who find the short drive to the restaurant a very pleasant experience.
Open House: Saturday, July 28 & August 4, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. and one hour before auction.
Terms on Real Estate: Down payment of 10% due day of auction by Cash or Check. 10% due within 3 days (72 hours) and the balance due on closing in 30-45 days. 10% Buyer's premium will be added to the final bid and included in the purchase price. Property sold in "AS IS" condition with transfer of title by Executor's Deed. Absentee and phone bids accepted and trades taken, call for details. Broker Participation: 25% of Brzostek's Commission to be paid to the Licensed Real Estate Broker whose prospect successfully closes on the property. To qualify for a commission, the Real Estate Agent or Broker must register their prospect 48 hours prior to auction and attend the auction with client. Call for information. Brokers acting as principles are excluded from broker participation. All the information contained in this flyer/brochure was obtained from sources believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. All announcements from the Auction block take precedence over any printed or advertised material. This property will be sold subject to any applicable Federal, State, and/or Local Government Regulations. All acreages, measurements, & other figures described in this flyer are approximate and, therefore, not necessarily to scale. Auction #5157/07.
